Open Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM010 582 0520
Open Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM010 582 0520
Briefly
Regular maintenance keeps the engine in good condition, brakes safe, and fuel consumption in check. It also preserves the car’s value, as buyers look at service history. For most cars, manufacturer-scheduled periodic maintenance and occasional oil changes are sufficient.
Your car won’t tell you in advance that the oil has lost its lubricating properties or that a brake pad has worn down to three millimeters. It only tells you when something is already broken. The idea of regular maintenance is simple: replace a wearing part before it takes a more expensive one with it.
Engine oil lubricates, cools, and carries dirt to the filter. Over time, it thins and gets dirty, no longer properly protecting moving surfaces. Oil changes are the cheapest maintenance, and neglecting them is one of the most common causes of engine damage.
Short drives in freezing temperatures are the hardest on oil. The engine doesn’t have time to warm up, moisture remains in the oil, and you should adhere to the manufacturer’s minimum change interval if you frequently drive short distances.
Brakes, tires, and steering wear slowly, making changes difficult to notice yourself. Worn brake pads lengthen braking distances, and old brake fluid can boil on a long downhill. Incorrectly adjusted toe angles wear the inner edge of the tire, which isn’t noticed until the tread is gone. Toe angle measurement tells you in ten minutes.
During maintenance, these are checked as a byproduct. It’s the cheapest way to know the true condition of your car.
A clogged air filter, old spark plugs, and incorrect tire pressure all increase fuel consumption, each by a small amount. Together, they can show up on your gas receipt every month. Consumption and emissions go hand in hand, so a maintained car is also better for the environment.
When you sell a car, the first question is often: Is there a service book? An unbroken service history tells the buyer that the car has been well-maintained, and this is reflected in the price. The history doesn’t require a dealership. As long as periodic maintenance is performed according to the manufacturer’s schedule and recorded, it is acceptable to both the buyer and for the factory warranty.
The manufacturer determines the maintenance schedule based on mileage and age. Typically, it includes:
Therefore, two services for the same car can have very different prices. That’s why we ask for your license plate number, so we know what’s ahead for your specific car.
According to the manufacturer’s service program, typically once a year or every 15,000–30,000 kilometers. The exact interval can be found in the service book.
Yes, as long as the maintenance is performed according to the manufacturer’s schedule and recorded in the service history.
At BX-Motors, periodic maintenance starts at 149 euros. The final price depends on what the manufacturer has specified for your car for that particular service interval.
Sometimes yes, but it doesn’t replace periodic maintenance. Maintenance also includes checking brakes, chassis, fluids, and other wearing parts.
Also read: Which Oil for My Car? · Digital Service Book · Does the Warranty Remain Valid if Serviced Elsewhere?